MUNCHIES CAFE
Gulf Gate Drive
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing dishes with no sanitation step. Instructed operator regarding the ware washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink located at the front line.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gallons of hand sanitizer on top of preparation table, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at the front line.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located at the cook line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed double door reach in cooler, located in the kitchen.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (55°F - Cold Holding), was cooked for less than 4 hours.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator printed the form and posted Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed out the form and employees signed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (941) 303-3304
Website: http://munchies420.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(3,099 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Tuesday:12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Wednesday:12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Thursday:12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Friday:12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sunday:12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025